Andrew sizing up the competition...
Andrew looking pretty pleased with himself... he hasn't been kicked yet.
All that kicking put some fire into their bellies and they pulled out their tough-guy faces...
Conor demonstrates a back kick, and Andrew demonstrates that he hasn't yet felt a solid back kick to the belly.
They started with drills - first, you practice kicking the opponent's pad to see what it feels like to make contact...
Andrew and his buddy Conor looking ferocious.
Good shot by Andrew but I think he might be about to eat a back kick...
Last minute instructions
... and then you get to feel what it's like to be kicked.
Howl of Fury
"Air Time"
The boys are the youngest in the class.... smallest, too.
You have to look at the bigger size of this to see the smile that never left Conor's face despite the kick. Both boys had a blast - no injuries, no tears, and it's all good.
